CEDAR RAPIDS – For a weekend predicted to be marred by rain and even severe storms, the weather turned out to be nearly perfect for Houby Days in Czech Village. Houby is the Czech word for mushroom and morel fans could find mushrooms in the houby breakfast and other foods sold on 16th Avenue, as […]
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Farmers markets return to Czech Village ...
By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan CEDAR RAPIDS — The Riverside Roundhouse could make a comeback, and with it, a return of farmers markets to Czech Village. The roundhouse, built in 1962 and used for farmers markets until 2007, was deconstructed after the 2008 flood by volunteers, led by Alex Andersen, owner of Ernie’s Tavern. Since then, the […]
Milkweed for monarchs an added attractio...
In case you missed the Easter Showcase last month, you’ll soon have another chance to visit the Noelridge Greenhouse. The free milkweed plant given with each purchase, in itself, is a great reason to go to the Mother’s Day Showcase, to help our monarch butterflies. In addition, you’ll see row upon row of flowers and […]
Morel mushrooms and Czech traditions cel...
As a Cedar Rapids native living near Czech Village, Houby Days was a part of my childhood, so I was happy to be involved in writing about this year’s upcoming three-day festival for the Czech Village Association. Houby is the Czech word for mushroom and morel mushrooms are central to many of the events during […]
A glimpse at the work of Feed Iowa First...
Spring is a busy time, particularly for gardeners. Now, just imagine your garden was not only at your home, but at 23 different sites. Sonia Kendrick might feel that way as she runs between the gardens she oversees for Feed Iowa First. I’ve written about Sonia, an Afghanistan war veteran, several times, beginning when she […]
Find the “missing link” to health at far
By Cindy Hadish/For Radish Magazine My hometown hosts one of the largest farmers markets in the Midwest, but the Downtown Cedar Rapids market’s sea of people, produce, products and pets isn’t for everyone. The crowds that keep some people at bay, however, serve as a boon to the 200-plus vendors, many of whom tell me […]
Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market ann...
By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan CEDAR RAPIDS – The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market kicks off its 10th season on June 6, with a major announcement noted during a press conference today.
Photo gallery: EcoFest 2015 and opening ...
April can be so unpredictable: cold, wet and dreary one day, sunny and warm the next, and so it was this weekend. While the weather for Saturday’s EcoFest in New Bohemia wasn’t ideal for an outdoor festival, many activities were indoors so it was definitely not a wash-out. For me, it was a bird-brained day […]
Spring plant sales bloom in Eastern Iowa
This spring, it seemed like it might have been safe to plant earlier than usual, and then we get hit with a few nights of frost warnings. So, at least I don’t feel too far behind. If you’re eager to get your hands in the dirt, you’re in luck. Plant sales are kicking off this […]
Earth Week Blitz offers flurry of activi...
Iowa BIG students will play a big role during a tree-planting on Arbor Day. The students will plant 24 bare root fruit trees this Friday, April 24, 2015, at Noelridge Park. Friday’s event is one of many to celebrate Earth Week, with Trees Forever scheduling daily activities to make it a true “Earth Week Blitz.”